Best Public Charter Schools in Pontiac, MI (2025-26)

Best Pontiac Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,423 students in Pontiac, MI.

The top ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI are Flex High School Of Pontiac, Walton Charter Academy and Great Lakes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pontiac, MI public charter schools have an score of 13% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 18% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Pontiac, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Flex High School Of Pontiac

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Top 50%

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142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316

Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Walton Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
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744 E Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300

Gr: K-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Great Lakes Academy

Magnet School
Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434

Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Pontiac Academy For Excellence

Magnet School
Charter School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
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196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420

Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac

Charter School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
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888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309

Gr: PK-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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Pontiac, Michigan 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alternatives Unlimited Bethune Elementary School (Closed 2011)

154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251

Gr: 9-12

Crofoot School (Closed 2010)

250 W. Pike Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930

Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Emerson School (Closed 2010)

859 Emerson Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700

Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Franklin School (Closed 2010)

661 Franklin Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720

Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Jefferson International Academy Intermediate (Closed 2023)

825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787

Gr: 4-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Jefferson Whittier School (Closed 2013)

600 Motor St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620

Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Le Baron School (Closed 2010)

1033 Barkell Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810

Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2010)

131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650

Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Longfellow School (Closed 2010)

31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830

Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064

Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Michigan School For The Arts (Closed 2018)

825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787

Gr: K-9 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology (Closed 2023)

Magnet School
Charter School

48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200

Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Perdue Academy (Closed 2007)

25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080

Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Pontiac Academy For Excellence Elementary School (Closed 2020)

196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420

Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School (Closed 2020)

196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420

Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Pontiac Central High School (Closed 2010)

300 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184

Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Pontiac Early Academy For Childhood Education (Closed 2012)

723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770

Gr: PK

Twain School (Closed 2007)

729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900

Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Washington Middle School (Closed 2023)

710 Menominee Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740

Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Webster School (Closed 2007)

640 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680

Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI?

The top ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI include Flex High School Of Pontiac, Walton Charter Academy and Great Lakes Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Pontiac?

5 public charter schools are located in Pontiac.

What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?

Pontiac public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).